Dielectric - Controller

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Raymond, ME

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, systems, and reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. As a trusted business partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will lead all aspects of cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis. This role oversees the month-end close process, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reporting to our corporate accounting group. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing profitability while supporting effective cost management throughout the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis within a discrete or process manufacturing setting
Experience with ERP systems required
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting staff and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills
advanced Excel required

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA strongly preferred
MBA a plus
Oracle MRP experience highly preferred
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and their financial implications
Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus
Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership

Responsibilities

Direct the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports
Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals
Lead preparation and delivery of all financial reporting to the corporate accounting group, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
Identify financial trends and deliver insightful analysis and presentations to the Senior Management team
Oversee capital expenditure planning, tracking, and ROI analysis on manufacturing investments
Review, maintain, and continuously improve standard costs including BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations
Manage and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin by product line, customer, and plant
Monitor and investigate product cost variances; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with Operations
Oversee scrap, yield, and labor efficiency reporting tied to production metrics
Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing cost models and profitability projections
Assist Purchasing in obtaining best pricing; analyze vendor cost trends and their impact on margins
Design and implement key internal controls for all financial processes throughout the organization
Organize and lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory; manage inventory valuation and obsolescence reserves
Monitor inventory levels, warranty expenses, E&O, and product cost variances
Partner with Supply Chain on inventory valuation accuracy and vendor cost management
Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements; support SOX compliance initiatives as applicable
Drive best practices in Oracle ERP across all areas of the business; serve as a financial systems resource for the plant
Create and generate reporting to analyze product line profitability and operational performance
Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs (cost per unit, labor absorption, OEE, etc.) in partnership with Operations and Engineering
Work across all levels of the organization to resolve issues, improve processes, and assist in the education and training of staff
Support due diligence or integration activities related to acquisitions or business expansions as needed